Community Impact & Engagement Director

Gilbane Building Company•Atlanta, GA

19h•$185,000 - $250,000•Remote

About The Position

Gilbane is seeking a Community Impact & Engagement Director to develop strategies and initiatives that support meeting/exceeding community impact and objectives, and enhance Gilbane’s public image and market position. This role requires a highly technical and strong communicator who desires to work in a team environment on complex projects. Gilbane is a family-owned, Top-10 ENR Contractor with 45 offices, shaping communities since 1870 and consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms. The company is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, Business, Public Relations, Communications or a related field
10+ years of experience in community impact/supplier diversity management, consulting, or community relations
Relevant Certifications such as: American Contract Compliance Association (ACCA) – CCA or MCA (Contract Compliance Administrator or Master Compliance Administrator); or National Diversity Council (NDC) – NDCCDP (National Diversity Council Certified Diversity Professional)
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Passion for diversity and impact advocacy
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; advanced Excel abilities & use of spreadsheets and database systems preferred
Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills
Strong knowledge of the Construction industry
Strong problem solving, analytical, and fact-finding abilities
Strong project management and communication skills, both written and verbal including presentation skills
Familiarity with business enterprise and/or workforce compliance platforms
Ability to solely lead and drive community impact efforts and direct next steps

Responsibilities

Participates in industry-related activities and events representing the enterprise; identifies opportunities to present content, training, and speaking at relevant engagements
Serves as Gilbane’s liaison to national industry associations that support targeted constituencies, community-based organizations, and advocacy groups to facilitate the participation of their members on construction projects or in special programs
Builds and maintains relationships with Gilbane’s national strategic partners through regular engagement and interactions
Participates in the presale, proposal development, and client presentations for major corporate clients, national accounts, and strategic pursuits
Develops strategies that facilitate effective outreach to business partners and key stakeholders in the execution of Gilbane’s construction projects
Advocates and provides a supportive infrastructure for diverse-owned and small businesses
Ensures tracking and reporting of small and diverse businesses and trade workforce is reported to Gilbane's Executive Leadership Team and the Enterprise
Collaborates with divisional leadership to ensure community impact and engagement strategies are implemented with sales, procurement, and operations teams to maximize representation of targeted business and workforce on Gilbane’s construction projects
Develops strategies to ensure adherence with client priorities, state and local workforce obligations, and any other requirements for construction projects as it relates to community impact and trade workforce
Serves as the leader of Gilbane’s national community impact & community affairs peer group
Promotes employee awareness of Gilbane’s external impact plan that includes trade partner and local workforce utilization
Partners with Human Resources to advise company leadership on relevant policy and issues regarding diverse-owned and small businesses in the construction industry
Develops and manages a comprehensive business plan and department budget on a fiscal year basis
Ensure that teams are in adherence with Community Impact requirements in the Baseline Operations Playbook
Responsible for the career development and coaching of employees through a team of managers
Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members
Drives the long-term strategic vision for the organization, serving as a bridge between Executive leadership and operational teams and ensuring alignment of departmental goals with the overarching vision
Provides strategic insights and recommendations to executive leadership for informed decision-making